This year—2024—was a significant year for VRED software, marked by numerous enhancements and new features. We started with a comprehensive UI redesign, reflecting Autodesk's guidelines for a modern, intuitive experience. And we introduced improvements, such as multiselection property editing and searchable preferences, boosting speed and efficiency. We launched many new features, balancing technical precision and artistic freedom, providing a platform for visually compelling and accurate designs. In line with industry advancements, VRED integrated open standards, including IFC, USD for data exchange, and MaterialX and MDL for seamless material exchange across applications. VRED also introduced OpenVDB for volumetric data processing from simulation applications, and OpenXR for a wider range of hardware support, including hand and marker tracking capabilities. In this presentation, we'll guide you through the changes from 2024 to 2025, providing an overview of the key updates shaping VRED 2025.

Discover how to implement Dynamo Player scripts within Alias software for automotive and industrial design, illustrated through examples like a subdivision car configurator. We'll explore the advantages of real-time slider adjustments that enhance creative flexibility and support precise, proportional modeling based on dimensional constraints. The session will also explore how to enable optional curve input while maintaining functional subdivision topology and providing instant annotational feedback directly in the viewport. Learn how to make beginner-friendly scripts that are ready for immediate use, yet adaptable enough to support your design intent. You will see how to use external spreadsheets as preset files to easily customize inputs.

Unlock the power of Autodesk Fusion for Inventor users! Join us as we explore the dynamic world of Fusion software. Discover the essential variances between Fusion and Inventor, unveiling the unique strengths of each platform. Gain invaluable insights to optimize your workflow and enhance your design prowess. Elevate your skill set and embrace the future of CAD with Fusion for the Inventor user!

In this course, Kennametal's tooling experts will walk you through the expansive electric vehicle (EV) portfolio and proven application solutions to fit your specific machining needs. As a global leader in automotive machining solutions for more than 80 years, Kennametal has forged a legacy in the industry based on accuracy, speed, and versatility. From internal combustion engine (ICE) production to EVs and everything in between, we machine solutions that drive productivity. We are helping customers grow and evolve in EV and hybrid spaces with custom and standard tools to manufacture components—a direct result of not only our legacy in automotive solutions, but also of our growing and modernized manufacturing footprint in more than 60 countries.

Embark on a journey into the realm of efficiency in Inventor software. Learn how strategic integration of templates, style libraries, and iLogic can revolutionize your design workflow, leading to significant cost savings annually. Gain insights from real-world examples of existing customers, showcasing the tangible impact on efficiency and profitability. Join us to master the art of efficiency in Inventor and unlock unprecedented savings for your organization.

This will be a live demonstration of Alias 2025 software—showcasing the latest features in Alias 2025 and providing a sneak preview of new technologies under development. See firsthand how Alias is still an evolving and powerful surface modeling package for designers.

Because of the limitations of the Alias subdivision modeling algorithm, the unreasonable routing idea will seriously affect the surface quality of the final model and the smoothness of bloom trend. Therefore, we should seek a simple and effective method to analyze the modeling, and do the most reasonable routing, maximize the model quality, and counteract the limitations of the model-quality subdivision modeling algorithm. With this in mind, we've gradually developed a set of effective analysis modeling methods, simplified to find the most reasonable routing scheme. In this session, we'll share this approach with fans of Alias subdivision modeling.

2024 is a pivotal year for BBI Autosport as we transition to being a small-volume, boutique vehicle development and manufacturing firm. With the evolving landscape and changing caliber of modern vehicles—and the market demand for "soulful," nostalgic but refined machines—we've found the right market for us. We're infusing our experience, creativity, and agility into this, along with a massive tech-forward approach. We're employing collaborative development, lean manufacturing, and industry 4.0 methodologies to improve margin and efficiency, and deliver a product that will (by this time) be redefining the specific market segment we're entering. We want to redefine how to make low-production vehicles, and how to have a sustainable business model while reaching near OEM levels of integration, quality, and reliability.

Discover how Automatic Systems, Inc.—a frontrunner in the automotive and industrial machinery sectors—has transformed its operations with the power of data and process management strategies using product lifecycle management (PLM). This presentation will take you through the company's transformative journey, highlighting how it's moved from time-consuming manual tasks and disconnected business systems to an integrated ecosystem with connected data management, PLM, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Learn how the company has achieved greater efficiencies by ensuring up-to-date data and visibility across departments. Through the company's experiences, you'll gain key insights and considerations for your own digital transformation journey. Learn how your business can emulate Automatic Systems' success, using connected data and processes to drive innovation and efficiency. This session is part of the PLM Summit, a dedicated learning pathway and networking experience on Tuesday, October 15. To see all related sessions select the "PLM Summit" track filter. To request attendance at the private luncheon and reception, please email plmsummitau@autodesk.com.

In this course, Kennametal's tooling experts will walk you through the expansive electric vehicle (EV) portfolio and proven application solutions to fit your specific machining needs. As a global leader in automotive machining solutions for more than 80 years, Kennametal has forged a legacy in the industry based on accuracy, speed, and versatility. From internal combustion engine (ICE) production to EVs and everything in between, we machine solutions that drive productivity. We are helping customers grow and evolve in EV and hybrid spaces with custom and standard tools to manufacture components—a direct result of not only our legacy in automotive solutions, but also of our growing and modernized manufacturing footprint in more than 60 countries.

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of creating a fully functional simulation racing steering wheel, using Autodesk Fusion capabilities: Design, electronics, simulation, and manufacturing—all within one seamless solution. Witness the collaborative efforts of global industry experts and suppliers as they bring this project to life. Join us and experience innovation in motion!

Rivian Automotive is adapting to digital transformation by automating the setup of its prototype machining centers using Configurations in Autodesk Fusion software to improve flow and allow for adjustability in the setup of its manufacturing process. In this session, experts from Rivian and Autodesk will guide you on your journey to a more sustainable and automated approach to setting up your machining operations using Configurations. Spend more time programming your parts and less time setting them up to maximize your efficiency and reduce waste. Improve collaboration between departments by keeping a centralized, cloud-based, easy-to-use work-holding setup. See how Rivian reduces human error and rework by always simulating machining operations when using various high-end professional machining centers and expensive raw materials across multiple locations throughout the United States. Apply lessons learned in this technical instruction to save time and automate your design and manufacturing processes using configurations throughout Fusion.

In this session, we’ll talk about how Autodesk products like Alias software, VRED software, PowerMill, and PowerInspect can empower automotive design studios with technology to push the boundaries of creativity and collaborate radically with the goal of making better products, faster.

In this class, we’ll take a look at the new features and capabilities in the latest version of Alias software.

What you know about VR today is a just a taste of what's coming. Join this session to learn about the NVIDIA Holodeck, Microsoft Windows Mixed Reality, and HP Z VR Backpack PC. We will review the latest VR R&D developments and discuss our shared vision for the future of VR in design and design review. Presented by Sean Young (HP), Jeff Hansen (Microsoft), and Andrew Rink (NVIDIA).